Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/1/2005 2:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Legislative Chamber - Second Floor City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
Regular Meeting
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041577 2 Clarifications and Technical Corrections to Work Practices Program for Lead-Based Paint Disturbance and RemovalOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 3407 et seq. of the Building Code, to amend the definitions of Clearance Inspection, Containment and Barrier Systems, and Prohibited Practices; to clarify scope of prohibitions on the removal or disturbance of lead-based paint; to specify the type of covering required to prevent contamination by lead debris; to specify where signs noticing lead work must be posted, to make further minor technical corrections to the work practices program for lead-based paint disturbance and removal; and to make findings in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 as to the local climatic, topological and geological reasons for amending the State Building Code.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
041751 1 Appropriate funds for the Human Services Agency’s CalWORKS, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and Medi-Cal ProgramsOrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $5,988,448 from current year federal and state revenue allocations for the CalWORKS, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and Medi-Cal programs to fund various program requirements including staffing; breakdown of the amounts per program are $1,539,670 to CalWORKS, $2,306,369 to IHSS and $2,142,409 to Medi-Cal programs for fiscal year 2004-05.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
041524 2 Parking Regulations-Hall of JusticeOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code Section 32.6.7 to restrict parking on Bryant Street between Harriet Street and 7th Street to only SFPD vehicles or displaying a permit issued by the Chief of Police.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
041624 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - John R. Ulrich, Jr., M.D.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by John R. Ulrich, Jr., M.D. against the City and County of San Francisco for violation of civil rights in the amount of $1,537,500; Plaintiff Ulrich filed the lawsuit on October 27, 1999 in San Francisco Superior Court and the City removed it to United States District Court (U.S. District Court Action C99-05003TEH).FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
041730 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Jenny McGroreyOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by against the City and County of San Francisco for $38,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 5, 2001 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 325-198; entitled Jenny McGrorey, et al., v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
041731 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Altec Industries, Inc.OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Altec Industries, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $45,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 30, 2003 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 425-937; entitled Altec Industries, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
041724 1 Payment of Reward to two Jane DoesOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing payment of a $10,000.00 reward to be split amongst two Jane Does for supplying information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator responsible for the death of Rihibi Hussein.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
041307 4 Prohibiting smoking on unenclosed areas of City parks and recreational areas in San Francisco open to the publicOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Health Code by adding Article 19 I, encompassing Sections 1009.80 et seq., to prohibit smoking on any unenclosed area of property in the City and County of San Francisco that is open to the public and under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Park Commission or any other City department if the property is a park, square, garden, sport or playing field other than a golf course, recreational pier, or other property used for recreational purposes.FINALLY PASSEDPass Action details Not available
041733 2 Tattooing and piercing license feesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Section 258 of the San Francisco Health Code to increase the license fee for permission to engage in the practice of tattooing and piercing from $105 per year to $129 per year.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
041725 1 Parking Violation PenaltiesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Traffic Code Sections 32, 32.1, 32.1.1 through 32.1.7, 32.1.9, 32.1.10, 32.1.11, 32.2, 32.2.1, 32.2.2, 32.2.3, 32.3, 32.3.1, 32.5, 32.6.1, 32.6.2, 32.6.3, 32.6.5, 32.6.6, 32.6.7, 32.6.8, 32.6.10, 32.6.11, 32.6.12, 32.6.13, 32.6.14, 32.6.16 through 32.6.29, 32.20, 210, and 412 regarding penalties for parking violations and authorizing the setting of specific penalties for parking violations through a schedule of fines approved by ordinance of the Board of Supervisors.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
041759 2 Amending conditions for Maiden Lane alley closureResolutionPassedResolution amending conditions for Maiden Lane alley closure by eliminating requirements for fourteen foot access lane and for posting a guard at entry gates; amending signage requirements at entry gates and hours of table service; and replacing references to the Maiden Lane Association with the Union Square Association.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050087 1 Public Hearing - Conditional Use Appeal for 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes StreetHearingKilledHearing of persons interested in or objecting to the Planning Commission by its Motion No. No.16921 dated December 9, 2004, approving Conditional Use Application No. 2003.0807CEK, subject to certain conditions, allowing the development of a lot greater than 9,999 square feet and the creation of parking in amounts greater than accessory on a lot in an NC-2 (Small Scale Neighborhood Commercial) District and a 65-A Height and Bulk District, on property located at 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes Street, northeast corner of Divisadero and Hayes Streets; Lot 002J, Assessor’s Block 1202. (Appellant: David Tornheim, representing the Central City Progressives.)CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
050088 1 Appeal, Conditional Use - 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes StreetMotionKilledMotion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 16921, approving Conditional Use Application 2003.0807CEK on property located at 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
050089 1 Appeal, Conditional Use - 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes StreetMotionKilledMotion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 16921, approving Conditional Use Application 2003.0807CEK on property located at 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes Street.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
050090 1 Findings - 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes StreetMotionKilledMotion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional use Application No. 2003.0807CEK on property located at 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes Street, for action by the Board at its next meeting.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
050091 1 Environmental Review - 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes StreetMotionKilledMotion certifying review of Final Negative Declaration relating to proposed Conditional Use of Property at 606-624 Divisadero Street and 1278 Hayes Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
050007 1 Dissolving Lead Poisoning Prevention Citizens Advisory CommitteeOrdinancePassedOrdinance repealing section 1607 of the Municipal Health Code, which established the Lead Poisoning Prevention Citizens Advisory Committee, and thereby dissolving the Lead Poisoning Prevention Citizens Advisory Committee.PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass Action details Not available
050020 1 Withdrawing the City from the North Coastal Counties Supervisors AssociationResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the City to withdraw from the "North Coastal Counties Supervisors Association."ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050021 1 Withdrawing from the San Mateo County-City and County of San Francisco Task ForceResolutionPassedResolution repealing Resolution No. 876-82, to dissolve the "San Mateo County-City and County of San Francisco Task Force."ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050023 2 Dissolving the United Nations Plaza Working GroupResolutionPassedResolution repealing Motion No. M01-140, to dissolve the "United Nations Plaza Working Group."ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
041775 2 Appointment - Ethics CommissionMotionPassedMotion appointing Eileen Hansen, term expiring February 1, 2011, to the Ethics Commission.CONTINUEDPass Action details Not available
050129 1 Legislative Analyst Request - Overweight and Overlength Sport Utility VehiclesMotionPassedMotion requesting the Office of the Legislative Analyst to: (1) report on damages caused by overweight and overlength sport utility vehicles on the City's roadways; (2) report on programs and systems employed by other cities, specifically Washington DC and Seattle, to recoup these costs; and, (3) report on the feasibility and effectiveness of creating a free structure whereby large and luxury sport vehicle owners would pay an increased residential parking permit fee.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
050130 1 Legislative Analyst Request - Community Policing PracticesMotionPassedMotion requesting the Office of the Legislative Analyst to prepare an analysis of community policing practiced in cities of comparable size to San Francisco, nationally and internationally, to include factors of a standardized operating procedure and/or formalized factors. Please inform the requester if and how community policing practices may be legislated by the Board in the City and County of San Francisco.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
050122 1 Apply for, Accept and Expend State GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for, accept and expend a grant in the amount of $298,010 in Waste Tire Enforcement Grant funds from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for enforcing proper disposal of waste tires and authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply for future Waste Tire Enforcement Grants.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050123 1 Accept-Expend Federal and State GrantsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Director of Transportation or his designee to accept and expend a Federal Transportation Enhancement Activities grant in the amount of $325,945, and a State Transportation Improvement Program grant in the amount of $42,230 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for a Shared Lane Pavement Marking TEA Project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050138 1 Encouraging the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to locate its Headquarters in San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution encouraging the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to locate its Headquarters in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050139 1 Grant to improve pregnancy outcomes through implementing a smoke free pregnancy projectResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to accept retroactively and expend a new grant in the amount of $25,000 from the March of Dimes Foundation (MODF) for the Smoke Free Pregnancy Project, to enter into an agreement for the use of these funds, and to add one new position funded through this grant; for the period of January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2005.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050140 1 Supporting Self-Anchored Suspension DesignResolutionPassedResolution endorsing the principle that the most expeditious path to seismic safety for this critical component of the region’s transportation infrastructure is to retain the Self-Anchored Suspension design that is 100 percent complete, fully permitted and ready to construct.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050142 1 Commending Dr. Boyd StephensResolutionPassedResolution commending Dr. Boyd Stephens on his career in civil service.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050143 1 Commending Tom HayesResolutionPassedResolution commending Tom Hayes on the celebration of his 80th Birthday.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050144 1 Accept-Expend Federal and State GrantsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Director of Transportation or his designee to accept and expend a Federal grant in the amount of $268,576 and a state grant in the amount of $34,797 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for a Pedestrian Safety and Access Education TEA Project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050145 1 Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Day in San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution declaring February 4, 2005 as “San Francisco Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Day” in the City and County of San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050146 1 Commending the Experimental Middle School of BeijingResolutionPassedResolution commending the Experimental Middle School of Beijing Normal University for its leadership in international education and for its extensive contributions to our children’s intellectual and cultural growth.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050147 1 Potrero Power Plant Unit 3 to comply with water quality standardsResolutionPassedResolution urging the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board to require Mirant's Potrero Power Plant Unit 3 to come into compliance with all water quality standards and to terminate the wastewater discharge permit when the power plant is no longer needed for electric reliability.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050148 1 Urging full funding of Community and Home Injury Prevention Project for Seniors (CHIPPS)ResolutionPassedResolution urging full funding and implementation of the Community and Home Injury Prevention Project for Seniors (CHIPPS) by the San Francisco Department of Public Health.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050149 1 Opposing further gas and electric rate increases by PG&EResolutionPassedResolution urging the California Public Utilities Commission to require PG&E to provide accurate and timely electric bills and reliable service, and opposing further rate increases, and urging the California Public Utilities Commission to reverse the constant gas and electric rate increases of the last decade and reduce rates to a just and reasonable level.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050157 1 Commending Deputy City Attorney Andrew W. SchwartzResolutionPassedResolution commending Andrew W. Schwartz for twenty-two years of exemplary public service to San Francisco as a Deputy City Attorney, and wishing him well in his future endeavors at Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050158 1 Commending Tripta GuptaResolutionPassedResolution commending Tripta Gupta for a successful career with City and County of San Francisco, and wishing her a happy retirement.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050159 1 Mary Ellen Pleasant DayResolutionPassedResolution declaring February 10, 2005, "Mary Ellen Pleasant Day" in San Francisco.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050152 1 Final Map for a 23 Unit Mixed-Use Condominium ProjectMotionPassedMotion approving Final Map of 6900 Geary Boulevard, A Mixed-Use Condominium Project, being a subdivision of Lot 7 in Assessor’s Block No. 1465, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
050141 1 Commemorating 60th Anniversary of Liberation of AuschwitzResolutionPassedResolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz death camps, expressing solidarity with similar commemorative ceremonies at the United Nations and across the world, reaffirming the commitment to the securing of human rights and dignity, acknowledging the human suffering of victims and survivors of the Holocaust, and imploring all nations to employ all preventive and diplomatic efforts to prevent current and future wars of genocide.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050150 1 Oppose Privatization of Social SecurityResolutionPassedResolution urging members of San Francisco’s Congressional delegation to oppose, reject, and vote against any legislation that would partially or fully privatize Social Security.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050160 1 Wild Parrot DayResolutionPassedResolution declaring February 9, 2005 Wild Parrot Day.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
050173 1 Policy to Preserve Street Tree Planting SitesResolutionPassedResolution adopting a policy to preserve street tree planting sites.   Action details Not available
050176 1 Amending the Planning Code to make all massage establishments conditional usesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending Sections 218.1, 710.54, 711.54, 712.54, 713.54, 716.54, 717.54, 718.54, 719.54, 720.54, 721.54, 722.54, 723.54, 724.54, 725.54, 726.54, 727.54, 728.54, 729.54, 730.54, 810.54, 811.54, 812.54, 790.60 and 890.60 of the Planning Code to define massage establishments per Section 1900 of the Health Code, to provide that all massage establishments shall be permitted as conditional uses, to provide that non-incidental massage establishments must first obtain all required permits from the Health Department before seeking a conditional use permit, and making findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.   Action details Not available
050177 1 100% owner-occupied TICsOrdinanceFailedOrdinance allowing owners of 2-6 unit buildings to convert the building into a condominium where the building was owned as a tenancy-in-common on January 20, 2005 and was 100% owner-occupied on January 20, 2005 and making environmental findings.   Action details Not available
050178 1 Regulations for Junk DealersOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending San Francisco Municipal (Police) Code Part II, Chapter VII Sections 974.1, 974.4, 974.11, 974.12, 974.14, 974.15, 974.21 and 974.22,and by renumbering and amending 974.10-1, to align definitions to those of the California Business and Professions Code and to define "buy book", require that a permit applicant include additional information in the permit application, including a requirement that a permit holder inform the Police Department if the business will engage in welding, use of a propane tank, or cutting torches operated by compressed gasses and provide copies of permits for those activities; expand the types of information that the Chief of Police may consider in determining whether to grant the permit including convictions for fraud and crimes related to the environment, permit revocations from other government agencies, and civil penalties imposed related to the operation of a junk dealer or hazardous material or the environment; provide examples of types of "cause" that would justify a revocation of the permit and clarify that the standard of proof is a p   Action details Not available
050181 1 General Plan amendments in connection with the Transbay Redevelopment PlanOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco General Plan in connection with the Transbay Redevelopment Plan and adopting environmental findings and findings that the amendments are consistent with the General Plan and eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
050182 1 Zoning – Planning Code amendments in connection with the Transbay Redevelopment PlanOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Planning Code to add Sections 249.27, 263.18, 825, and 825.1 to establish special zoning controls in connection with the Transbay Redevelopment Plan; amending Planning Code Section 270 to reflect the new zoning changes to bulk controls set forth in Section 263.18; adopting environmental findings and findings that the amendments are consistent with the General Plan and eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
050183 1 Zoning Map amendments in connection with the Transbay Redevelopment PlanOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by amending Sectional Maps 1, 1H, and 1SU of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco in connection with the Transbay Redevelopment Plan and an associated special use district with the Redevelopment Plan area and adopting environmental findings and findings that the amendments are consistent with the General Plan and eight Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.   Action details Not available
050184 1 Adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Transbay Redevelopment ProjectOrdinancePassedOrdinance approving and adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Transbay Redevelopment Project area; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the Redevelopment Plan is consistent with the City's General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; adopting other findings pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment Law; authorizing official acts in furtherance of this ordinance.   Action details Not available
050185 1 Refusing to install the facilities necessary to obtain utility services in a legislated underground district is a public nuisanceOrdinanceFiledOrdinance amending Article 18 of the San Francisco Public Works Code by adding Sections 944 to 953 to declare a public nuisance and allow for summary abatement of such nuisance at any property where the property owner has refused to comply with an order from the Director of Public Works that the property owner install conduits and associated equipment necessary to obtain utility services at a building or structure on property located in a legislated underground district; amending Section 926 of the Public Works Code to allow the City to recover all costs incurred by the City to enforce any provision of Article 18 of the Public Works Code; and amending Sections 900, 920, 921, 923, 929, and 930 and repealing Sections 922, 924, 925, 927, 928 and 931 of Article 18 of the Public Works Code consistent with this legislation.   Action details Not available
041005 3 Pedestrian ProtectionsOrdinanceFiledOrdinance adding Sections 73, 73.1, 75, and 79 to the San Francisco Traffic Code to require the Director of Parking and Traffic to: (1) install countdown pedestrian signals, (2) designate specific crosswalk signal crossing times, and (3) upon the recommendation of the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee, install one hundred signs a year for three years informing the public regarding prohibited sidewalk activities; adding Sections 703.3, 703.4, and 703.5 to the San Francisco Public Works Code to require the Director of Public Works to install: (1) corner curb bulb-outs at the intersections of Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place with McAllister and Grove Streets, as permitted by state and local law, by June 30, 2007, and (2) ADA compliant curb-cut ramps on every sidewalk corner in the City by June 30, 2014; and providing that the requirements and schedules for installation of certain devices and improvements shall be considered for inclusion in the San Francisco Pedestrian Master Plan and that funding may be sought through the Proposition K Expenditure Plan.   Action details Not available
050171 1 Retroactively Accept-Expend Federal Funding-HOME American Dream Downpayment Initiative Program and Permanent Housing for the Chronically Homeless FundsResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Mayor of the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively accept and expend grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a total amount of $1,358,286 including $858,286 for the HOME American Dream Downpayment Initiative Program, and $500,000 in Competitively Reallocated HOME Funds to Provide Permanent Housing for the Chronically Homeless, authorized under TITLE II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, Public Law Number 101-625.   Action details Not available
050175 1 Improve retention of nurses and patient outcomes at San Francisco General HospitalResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health/San Francisco General Hospital (SFDPH/SFGH) to accept retroactively and expend grant funds in the first year amount of $626,650 from an award to the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation (SFGHF) from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to improve retention of nurses and patient outcomes at San Francisco General Hospital and to add one new position at SFDPH/SFGH; for the period of December 1, 2004, to November 30, 2005.   Action details Not available
050180 1 Controller’s review of Condominium Conversion application processResolutionFiledResolution calling for the City Controller to make recommendations on possible improvements in condominium conversion pipeline to streamline processing of approved applications.   Action details Not available
050194 1 Initiate the Designation of 2151 Van Ness Avenue, St. Brigid Church, as a LandmarkResolutionPassedResolution initiating the designation of 2151 Van Ness Avenue, St. Brigid Church, Block 0575, Lot 015, as a landmark pursuant to Section 1004.1 of the Planning Code.   Action details Not available
050195 1 Renew Funding for Metropolitan Community Foundation's ShowerResolutionPassedResolution urging the Mayor’s Office of Community Development to fully renew funding for Metropolitan Community Foundation’s Shower Project and to fully fund its new case management program.   Action details Not available
050196 1 Progress of Implementation of Proposition HResolutionPassedResolution urging Superintendent of the San Francisco Unified School District to convene a meeting in a timely manner with and the San Francisco Board of Education and appropriate City Departments to discuss the progress of the implementation of Proposition “H”, the Public Education Fund.   Action details Not available
050197 1 Contract funds to evaluate the impact of a resource center for drug users, Year 2ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Community Behavioral Health Services (SFDPH, CBHS), to enter retroactively into Year 2 of an agreement with the University of California San Francisco (USCSF), the primary contractor, and expend funds in the amount of $11,836 to provide evaluation services; for the period of July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005.   Action details Not available
050198 1 Condemning Homophobic ViolenceResolutionPassedResolution strongly condemning hate-motivated violence directed against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender individuals and further urging all legal authorities to guarantee that all such violations be punished without discrimination and further urging the US government to give equal consideration to violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity in reporting and formulating policies around the promotion of global human rights.   Action details Not available
050199 1 Commending Turning the Tide for its efforts in relief of tsunami victimsResolutionPassedResolution commending Turning the Tide for its efforts in relief of tsunami victims.   Action details Not available
050200 1 "Give Kids A Smile" Day in San FranciscoResolutionPassedResolution declaring February 4th, 2005 as “Give Kids A Smile Day” in the City and County of San Francisco.   Action details Not available
050201 1 Lunar New Year 2005ResolutionPassedResolution celebrating the Lunar New Year and proclaiming February 9, 2005, the first day of the Year of the Rooster.   Action details Not available
050202 1 Recognizing the month of February as Black History MonthResolutionPassedResolution recognizing the month of February as Black History Month.   Action details Not available
050203 1 Punxsutawney Phil DayResolutionPassedResolution recognizing February 2, 2005 as Punxsutawney Phil Day.   Action details Not available
050204 1 Supporting Marine Life Protection ActResolutionPassedResolution supporting Implementation of the Marine Life Protection Act.   Action details Not available
050205 1 Accept-Expend Regional GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $6,000.00 from Altamont Education Advisory Board through the City of Livermore to expand recycling and lunchroom composting programs at schools.   Action details Not available
050206 1 Accept-Expend State GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Director of Transportation or his designee to apply for, accept, and expend $134,100 in Caltrans funds to stripe and sign bike lanes and to execute any and all associated documents.   Action details Not available
050207 1 Commending the establishment of the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies at the University of California, Los AngelesResolutionPassedResolution commending the establishment of the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles.   Action details Not available
050208 1 Department of Environment to complete a nexus study on a local shopping bag feeResolutionPassedResolution instructing the Department of Environment to complete a nexus study in order to identify the relationship between the use of disposable supermarket shopping bags and various costs to the City, and to determine the legality and appropriateness of a local fee on these bags and on any other appropriate policy alternatives.   Action details Not available
050190 1 Financial Status of Wages Plus and Childcare for Foster Parents Program for Fiscal Year 2004-05HearingFiledHearing on the Financial Status of Wages Plus and Childcare for Foster Parents Program for Fiscal Year 2004-05.   Action details Not available
050191 1 Review overtime economies for Fiscal Year 2005-06.HearingFiledRequest for a hearing of all general fund supported City departments to review overtime economies for Fiscal Year 2005-06.   Action details Not available
050192 1 City's Inclusionary Housing OrdinanceHearingFiledHearing on the City's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Section 315.8 of the Planning Code requires an annual report to the Board of Supervisors on the results of the ordinance, and specifies the contents of this report. This hearing is intended to be a public review of the Department's most recent annual report.   Action details Not available
050193 1 Ethics CommissionHearingFiledHearing to investigate whether the Ethics Commission is sufficiently funded and staffed to meet its charter mandated responsibilities.   Action details Not available
050172 1 Needle Exchange EmergencyMotionPassedMotion concurring in the determination of the Mayor for the continued need for the declaration of emergency in connection with the needle exchange program.   Action details Not available
050174 1 Suspending Board Rules to permit the Clerk of the Board to expedite preparation of the Board's 2005-2006 budget for submission to the MayorMotionPassedMotion suspending Board Rules 6.23 and 6.24 to permit the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to expedite preparation of the Board's proposed 2005-2006 fiscal year budget for submission to the Mayor by waiving the requirements that a Committee of the Board conduct a hearing to discuss budget balancing guidelines, and that a Committee hearing be conducted for review of the proposed budget prior to its submission to the Mayor.   Action details Not available
050179 1 Extending the Joint City and School District Select Committee for two yearsMotionPassedMotion amending Rule 5.7 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to extend the Joint City and School District Select Committee through March 1, 2007.   Action details Not available
050186 1 Performance and financial audit of the Mission Housing Development CorporationMotionFiledMotion requesting the Office of the Controller conduct a performance and financial audit of the Mission Housing Development Corporation.   Action details Not available
050092 1 Designating 351-9th Avenue, the Richmond/Senator Milton Marks Branch Library, as a Landmark under Planning Code Article 10OrdinancePassedOrdinance designating 351-9th Avenue, the Richmond/Senator Milton Marks Branch Library, as Landmark No. 247 pursuant to Article 10, Sections 1004 and 1004.4 of the Planning Code.   Action details Not available
050094 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Rebeccah Sturtz v. CCSFOrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing settlement in the matter of Rebeccah Sturtz v. City and County of San Francisco for $65,000. The lawsuit was filed on June 3, 2003 in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 415-227; entitled Rebeccah Sturtz v. City and County of San Francisco; Raymond E. Batz Jr., Gary D. Curto, Albert J. Fernandez, Charles Krieger, Timothy J. Miles, Harry Paretchan, William Shore, and Does I through XX, inclusive.   Action details Not available
050095 1 Sale of Lot 5 in Block 4357ResolutionKilledResolution authorizing a sale of land under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to Gaehwiler; adopting findings that the conveyance is in conformity with the City’s General Plan and is consistent with the Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; ratifying acts and authorizing actions in furtherance of this resolution; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this resolution.   Action details Not available
050096 1 Accept-Expend Federal/State Pass Through GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Department of Public Library to accept and expend an augmentation grant in the amount of $5,405 from the California State Library as part of the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) for reimbursing tuition expenses of library employees pursuing a degree or certificate in library science at an institution of higher education.   Action details Not available
050097 1 Extending Provisional AppointmentsResolutionPassedResolution approving, retroactively, extension to June 30, 2005 of provisional appointments of employees in classifications H-30 Captain (Fire Department), 0922 Manager I, 0923 Manager II, 0931 Manager III, 0932 Manager IV, 0933 Manager V, 0941 Manager VI, 0943 Manager VIII, 1952 Purchaser, 5212 Principal Engineer, 7328 Operating Engineer, Universal, and 8216 Senior Parking Control Officer.   Action details Not available
050151 1 Accept-Expend State GrantResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Chief of Police for the City and County of San Francisco to retroactively accept and expend grant funds made available through the State Office of Emergency Services for a project entitled “Law Enforcement Specialized Unit (LESU) – Violence Against Women Program,” and agreeing to accept an in-kind match from La Casa De Las Madres for a Victim Advocate position, and waiving indirect costs due to funding constraints.   Action details Not available